Indian Independence Day: How the diaspora is marking the occasion across Australia this year

(L-R) Pushpinder Oberoi, Nadeem Ahmed, Satyendra Bhola, Rohan Amlani, Nick Attam, Hon. Consul of India Dr Navpreet Kaur, Dr Santosh Kumar, and Manik Gowda share how their organisations across Australia are celebrationg the Indian Independence Day in Australia this year. Credit: AAP Images/Supplied

From cities to remote towns, Indian communities across Australia are marking Independence Day with vibrant cultural festivities. Often organised in collaboration between Indian consulates and local Indian organisations, these events serve as more than annual gatherings. Through parades, music, and storytelling, community leaders seek to pass on the Indian national anthem and recount the tales of the freedom struggle.

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Published 13 August 2025 10:56am

By Vrishali Jain

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From cities to remote towns, Indian communities across Australia are marking Independence Day with vibrant cultural festivities. Often organised in collaboration between Indian consulates and local Indian organisations, these events serve as more than annual gatherings. Through parades, music, and storytelling, community leaders seek to pass on the Indian national anthem and recount the tales of the freedom struggle.

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